#State of the County Maui 2009

TAVARES: “IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE IS A HIGH PRIORITY”

(Story & Photos by Wendy OSHER © 2009) Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares called for improvements to infrastructure, but cautioned that her upcoming budget proposal will be restrained by reduced revenues. She made the statement during her 3rd State of the County Address in the Council Chambers yesterday. “In these times, it is important for government […]

MAYOR TAVARES 2009 State of the County Address: COMPLETE TEXT

***The complete text of the Mayor’s State of the County Address is as follows: 2009 State of the County Address: Mayor Charmaine Tavares February 10, 2009 Aloha! Happy New Year! Naminbag nga baro nga tawen yo amin! Kung Hee Fat Choy! Akemashite Omedeto Gozaimasu! Prospero Ano Y Felicidad! Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! Around the world, cultures […]

MAYOR ANNOUNCES FEDERAL FUNDS FOR WAILUKU MUNICIPAL PARKING STRUCTURE

(Story and Photos by Wendy OSHER © 2009) Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares delivered her 3rd State of the County Address today, announcing federal funding for the long-awaited Wailuku Municipal Parking Structure. The county was awarded more than $1 million in federal funds for the planning and design of the project, which she said, “has languished […]